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What To Look For When Hiring Los Angeles Process Servers

By Rosella Campbell


It is absolutely essential that the serving legal papers is performed correctly, as it may severely hinder a court case whereby the court cannot rule on a case because the defendant was not legally made aware of it. In this event, the entire case may be thrown out, so it is most important that only experienced and professional Los Angeles process servers are entrusted to serve in the most effective and appropriate fashion possible.

There are a good number of reliable, yet low cost, Los Angeles servers to select from in and around the area. It is a good idea to make sure that the process service you choose can fulfil all your requirements in the most professional manner. Below is a list of some of the main points that are worth considering when selecting your service in the Los Angeles area.

1. The process service should be registered as a certified company that is trained to deliver legal documents to the defendant or parties in the manner required by the process serving laws in California. It is also mandatory that the service is bonded and has filed a Process Server Bond with the County Department of Los Angeles.

2. The amount charged for each service by the company should be competitive, yet always practice reliability and efficiency at all times. As an incentive, the company may omit certain fees such as mileage or per trip fees, so it's worth looking into when making your choice. Other fees and charges are standard, however, and will be charged as appropriate. This may include interest rates, late fees, or any other liability charge. Be sure you are aware of when payment is due after providing the service to you.

4. It's important that you select the right server for your individual circumstance. If, for example, you require that legal documents be delivered immediately, then you will need to ensure that you can get an emergency service so that the documents are served quickly and on time. If the address that is provided is not servable, then another address will need to be found or other alternative arrangements made. Be aware that these are special services that will incur extra fees.

4. An affidavit is a proof of service that is compulsory and must be provided by the company after the completion of your assignment. This is to verify that the legal documents have been served as required. This document needs to be notarized, and each signature may also add an extra fee to the total charge.

5. A good server should provide clear and concise instructions to you or your attorney so that they may provide the server with all the information necessary to complete the assignment in the most prompt and efficient manner. Information required includes things such as a list of all documents to be served, the date to serve and the name of the party to be served, and whether witness fees or any other special instructions are required.

Legal matters and court cases can often be quite difficult to handle on an emotional level, so the last thing you want is a court case that has become complicated or drawn out simply because of an inefficient process server, so hiring only trusted, reliable and professional servers will save you a lot of stress, and money, in the long run.




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